Recently, I asked Congressman Mike Michaud to send me copies of two bills so I could read them. One does away with the IRS and income taxes and replaces it with the fair tax; the other eliminates the taxes on Social Security checks to help senior citizens. I received a letter in return, stating that […]
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Michaud pitches plan to make health care more affordable
PORTLAND — As part of a wide-ranging 10-point health care plan he unveiled Monday, Democratic candidate for governor Mike Michaud reiterated his support for expanding Medicaid to 70,000 uninsured Mainers and making investments in preventative health care programs. The plan earned positive responses from health care advocates, though they said there is little in it that has […]
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Cutler defends Gratwick over ‘brain guy’ gaffe, decries use of out-of-context statements in campaigns
BANGOR — Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler said Thursday he “feels badly” for state Rep. Geoffrey Gratwick, D-Bangor, whose conversation with a constituent was secretly recorded and released by the Republican Party earlier this week. Saying Gratwick was “a good guy caught in a bad system,” Cutler said he believes Gratwick has to toe his […]
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Maine delegation wants more information, debate on ISIS action
After President Barack Obama made his case to the American people that the United States needs to take strong military actions against the Islamic State, he faced a divided Congress. Maine’s Congressional delegations released statements that agreed with the president that the Islamic State is a dangerous terrorist organization. They also want a chance to […]
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R. Melendy: He can get it done
Gov. Paul LePage curses, swears, uses foul language, insults people and is ridiculed nationally. He lost $1 million on a study that was an admitted mistake, and then was unable to get a refund of even $500,000. He is an embarrassment to Maine people. It is good to hear that Mike Michaud is now leading […]
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C. Crowley: Solves problems, resolves conflicts
I wonder why Eliot Cutler is running for governor. In 2010, he had only enough support to defeat the Democratic candidate, while Paul LePage won with 38 percent of the total vote. Cutler favors more debates. But Michaud, LePage and Cutler have already agreed on approximately six. Does the public need more? What exactly has […]
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State of Maine’s economy a focus of governor race
AUGUSTA — Republican Gov. Paul LePage says Maine’s economy is back on track with 20,000 more private sector jobs. His opponents are equally adamant that the state’s economic recovery is lagging under his leadership. The truth is that Maine’s economy has shown a mix of successes and setbacks, giving candidates plenty to cheer — or […]
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J. Perry: Disrespect for education
In the summer edition of “NEA Today,” a retired teachers’ publication, I read that Gov. Paul LePage is listed as one of the nation’s worst governors with regard to supporting education. It stated, “Paul LePage (Maine) cut education funding by $12.5 million while handing $200 million in tax cuts to Maine’s wealthy.” Gov. LePage’s disrespect […]
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Cain and Michaud pick up endorsement for fighting for seniors
AUBURN — In a tag-team appearance Thursday, two of the top Democratic candidates in the fall elections accepted a pair of boxing gloves from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare for their efforts to protect those programs for senior citizens and others. U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District and a […]
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Bill Clinton praises Michaud at Portland rally
PORTLAND — Former President Bill Clinton, known for his engaging and energizing off-the-cuff speeches, lived up to expectations Tuesday at a rally in favor of Democratic nominee for Maine governor Mike Michaud. Clinton, one of the most popular presidents in recent history, was quick to reference his previous visits to Maine in 2010, when he […]